Universal tissue engineering approach could transform future of bone transplantation

Universal tissue engineering approach could transform future of bone transplantation

Bone and skeletal injuries cause extensive and long-term functional impairments worldwide. In a new study, researchers at Lund University in Sweden show how a cell-free cartilage structure can safely guide bone repair without triggering strong immune responses. The transplant has been successfully tested in animal models, and the next step is to evaluate the tissue engineering approach in humans. The study is published in the journal Proceedings…